Samsung LN55C650 Picture Settings, Calibration and Test Results
| Review Specifications Calibration |
Calibration: The 55C650 was very calibration friendly without going into the service menu. In fact, from the movie mode setting, there were only minor tweaks needed here and there to close in on D6500K. There is an ample array of calibration controls including white balance and noise reduction. The standard setting continues to have a major blue push. The Movie setting allows adjustment of all picture setting options and brings the picture to life.
| White Balance Settings | |
| Red - Offset | 28 |
| Green - Offset | 25 |
| Blue - Offset | 16 |
| Red - Gain | 17 |
| Green - Gain | 25 |
| Blue - Gain | 21 |
| Picture Settings | |
| Picture Mode: | Movie |
| Color Temp: | Warm 2 |
| Brightness: | 47 |
| Contrast: | 95 |
| Color: | 49 |
| Tint: | G49/R51 |
| Sharpness: | 0 |
| Backlight: | 7 |
| Picture Settings | |
| Black Tone: | Off |
| Dynamic Contrast: | Off |
| Gamma: | -1 |
| Flesh Tone: | 0 |
| Edge Enhancement: | Off |
| Digital NR: | Auto |
| HDMI Black Level: | Low |
| Film Mode: | Off |
| Auto Motion: | Standard |
| Blue Only Mode: | Off |
Processor Testing: The internal processing chip sets for the C650 series LCDs are stout. Edges from test material are clear and crisp with both 480i and 1080i material. Transitions are extremely smooth, even from side to side panning or fast moving objects.
HQV Video Board Processing Tests
The inbuilt processor in the LN32C450 does a very good job for this price range of TV. Samsung did not skimp on the internal chip sets.
With 480i Input
Jaggies 1: Excellent
Jaggies 2: Good
Jaggies Flag Motion Test: V. Good smooth transition
Film Detail Test Race Car/Stadium Seating: Just a flicker of moire' then smooth. Good.
Film based Pulldown tests (applicable to DVDs)
Cadence 2-2 30fps: Excellent
Cadence 3-2 24fps: Excellent
Cadence 2-2-2-4: Avg. to Good
Cadence 2-3-3-2: Avg.
Mixed 3:2 Film with Added Video Titles: Avg.
With 1080p Input
Jaggies 1: Excellent
Jaggies 2: Excellent
Video Resolution Loss Test: Very Good
Film Resolution Loss Test: Average
HD Background: Very Good Stadium Seating Test with Moire: Little flicker in seating but no moire'. Smooth transition from side to side panning. Good.
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